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The average train between St. Austell and Chester takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from St. Austell to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 25m
Duration
328 mi
Distance
£161
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

St. Austell to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between St. Austell and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Austell is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales11h 53m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 49m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 49m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 49m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 29m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales6h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 49m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Austell to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 327.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from St Austell to Chester via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 3m.

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